What are externalities?
a. voluntary economic exchanges among individuals
b. payments made by the government to citizens and businesses
c. taxes paid by people who cannot afford to pay them
d. costs imposed on people who are not direct participants in an activity
Answer: d
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Ex-congressmen
a. can never be lobbyists. b. do not have to register as lobbyists. c. often become lobbyists. d. have no advantage in serving as lobbyists. e. do not think lobbying is worth their time.
At the federal level, why are judges appointed for life?
a. It is difficult to convince anyone to serve as a federal judge. b. They have little power when it comes to invalidating government policies. c. This approach is designed to insulate them from public opinion. d. All policy and laws go through the judicial system.
After an election, the president can influence Congress through evidence of popular support, otherwise known as __________
a. a popular mandate b. public approval c. rally points d. box scores
Which of the following is NOT a way in which the United States' Congress can impact trade policy?
A. Passing trade legislation B. Approving agency and program budgets C. Confirming senior policymakers D. Evaluating programs E. Direct negotiations with other nations over imports and exports